Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Diagnosis, Development, Neurobiology, and Behavior (volume 1) [Hardcover]

Fred R. Volkmar (Editor), Rhea Paul (Editor), Ami Klin (Editor), Donald J. Cohen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0471716960 | ISBN-13: 978-0471716969 | Edition: Volume 1

Now expanded to two volumes, this invaluable reference work provides a comprehensive review of all information presently available about these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology, pediatrics, etc. The Handbook covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, legal and social issues. The Third Edition is updated to include the newest work in animal models, genetics, neuropsychological processes, screening and assessment methods.

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About the Author

Fred R. Volkmar, MD is a child psychiatrist who trained at Stanford University and Yale. The Associate Editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, he is a staff member of the Yale Child Study Center.

Rhea Paul, PhD holds a joint appointment at Southern Connecticut State University, where she is Professor of Communication Disorders, and the Yale Child Study Center, where she pursues research on autism and related disabilities.

Ami Klin, PhD is the Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center. He obtained his PhD from the University of London.

Donald J. Cohen, MD was founder of the renowned clinical and scientific research programs for Tourette's Syndrome at the Yale Child Study Center. Well known for his clinical expertise and breadth of understanding, Dr. Cohen served as Director of the Child Study center since 1983.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 792 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Volume 1 edition (April 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471716960
• ISBN-13: 978-0471716969
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #581,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Fred R. Volkmar, M.D. is Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology and Director of the Yale University Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine. He is also the Chief of Child Psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. A graduate of the University of Illinois where he received in undergraduate degree in psychology in 1972 and of Stanford University where he received his MD and a master's degree in psychology in 1976 Dr. Volkmar was the primary author of the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-IV autism and pervasive developmental disorders section. He is the author of several hundred scientific papers and chapters as well as a number of books including Asperger's Syndrome (Guilford Press), Health Care for Children on the Autism Spectrum (Woodbine Publiushing), and the Handbook of Autism (Wiley Publishing) with three books forcoming. He has served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and the American Journal of Psychiatry and now serves as Editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. He has served as co-chairperson of the autism/intellectual disabilities committee of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition to having directed the internationally known autism clinic he also served as director of autism research at Yale before becoming chairperson of the Department. Dr. Volkmar has been the principal investigator of three program project grants including a CPEA (Collaborative Program of Excellent in Autism) grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and a STAART (Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment) Autism Center Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable Author, December 4, 2009

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Justin Reilly (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Diagnosis, Development, Neurobiology, and Behavior (volume 1) (Hardcover)

I would not believe anything he writes because of his anti-science bias. For example, in his adolescent psychiatry book he presents alot of patent falsehoods on ME (CFS) that likely serve to retard the science and cause a great deal of iatrogenic morbidity.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handbook of Autism ...., May 13, 2007

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This review is from: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Diagnosis, Development, Neurobiology, and Behavior (volume 1) (Hardcover)

The most comprehensive, research-based information relative to individual's with ASD. None better!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, April 22, 2008

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Jenna Symons (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Diagnosis, Development, Neurobiology, and Behavior (volume 1) (Hardcover)

I ordered this book to help with my dissertation which is on Asperger's Syndrome. This book has been another wonderful reference book for my research project. Another great book from these editors! The only downfall is that it is 2 volumes and now I want the second volume! Although all the chapters are not helpful for my dissertation, the book will definately be a useful resource in the years to come.